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They are also a handsome race, the finest specimens extant of the pure Anglo-Saxon, and they still preserve the imposing stature and the bright blonde characteristics of the race. Yorkshire abounds in what is the typical English home fine old halls and granges, set in wooded parks, and surrounded by sweet, shady gardens. One of the fairest of these homes is Hallam-Croft.
"Antony, do remember that you are speaking of your own cousins 'two new specimens of humanity' they are Hallams at the root." "I meant no disrespect; but I am naturally a little excited at the idea of American Hallams Americans in Hallam-Croft! I only hope the shades of Hengist and Horsa wont haunt the old rooms out of simple curiosity. When are they to be here?"
Splendid bracelets were on her arms, and one row of large white pearls encircled her throat. She looked like a queen, and Phyllis wished Richard could have seen her. "She'll be a varry proper mistress o' Hallam-Croft," thought the squire, with a passing sigh. But his eyes dwelt with delight upon Phyllis. "Eh!" he said, "but thou art a bonny lass!
"We have had it so long, father, that we have grown to it like vegetables." "Has ta no love for t' old place? Look at it. Is there a bonnier spot in t' wide world? Why-a! There's an old saying, "'When a' t' world is up aloft, God's share will be fair Hallam-Croft.
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